US Navy to Upgrade 19 Virginia-Class Submarines with Extra Missile Capacity

The Pentagon has announced plans to reclassify 19 Virginia-class submarines as guided-missile submarines. The upgrade involves adding a new structural section known as the Virginia Payload Module to each vessel. This modification is designed to significantly increase the number of missile cells available on each submarine. The move reflects the US Navy's effort to expand its undersea strike capabilities amid evolving global security demands.
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